At least, part of it could. Researchers in Brazil have developed a new type of plastic that’s stronger and lighter than petroleum-based plastics. And it’s made from fruit.

The new technique takes plants like bananas, pineapples, and coconuts and turns them into what’s called nanocellulose fibers, which can then be used to create the new plastics. The plastic is 30 percent lighter than traditional petroleum-based ones, and around three to four times stronger.

Right now the plan is to eventually replace automotive plastics with the new plant-based material, which would improve fuel economy by making vehicles lighter. But eventually the nanocellulose fibers could be used in more than just plastics.

“We may be able to replace steel and aluminum automotive parts using these plant-based nanocellulose materials,” researcher Alcides Leão told Wired.